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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: S S FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential Library Staff. Record Group/Collection: Donated Historical Materials Collection/Office of Origin: Frieden, Lex, Collection Series: Disability Rights Organizations Subseries: OA/ID Number: 52058 Folder ID Number: 52058-004 Folder Title: [ILRU - Independent Living Research Utilization Press Release - 1984] Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: Trainformation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For information, contact September 1, 1984 Lex Frieden, 713-797-0200 DISABLED TEXANS TAKE HISTORY TO SWEDISH QUEEN HOUSTON, TEXAS-Three disabled Texans representing the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities will present Her Majesty, Queen Silvia of Sweden, with an historical Swedish document dating from the year 1652. The presentation will occur in Stockhom at the Royal Palace on September 25, 1984. Bearing the seal and signature of Queen Christina, one of the most renowned Swedish monarchs, the three century old document was donated for this occasion by a Texan who is himself disabled. The anonymous donor intends for the gift to symbolize the common struggle for independence by disabled people around the world. Like the United States, the Swedish people and their government have made great progress to insure equality and provide independent living opportunities for disabled people. Following the presentation, Queen Silvia and representatives of organizations of disabled people in Sweden will meet with the disabled Texans to discuss issues of common concern and plans for future cooperative efforts to resolve problems facing disabled people internationally. (more) independent living research utilization p.o. box 20095 houston, texas 77225 (713) 797-0200 DISABLED TEXANS-page 2 Representing the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities and making the presentation to the Queen will be three disabled Houstonians: Lex Frieden is director of the Independent Living Research Utilization Project at The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research. Mr. Frieden is a quadriplegic as a result of a spinal cord injury. Joyce Frieden is president of the Coalition for Barrier Free Living. Ms. Frieden is paraplegic as a result of a neurological illness. Mac Brodie is a Vietnam veteran who was head injured while on duty in southeast Asia. The Coalition of Texans with Disabilities is a statewide disabled rights and advocacy organization representing people with many different types of disabilities through Texas. Air transportation for this event will be provided by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and hotel accommodations will be courtesy of the Sheraton Stockholm Hotel. KLM and Sheraton are being used for this occasion due to their particular accommodations for disabled travelers. rainformation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For information, contact September 1, 1984 Lex Frieden, 713-797-0200 DISABLED TEXANS TAKE HISTORY TO SWEDISH QUEEN HOUSTON, TEXAS-Three disabled Texans representing the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities will present Her Majesty, Queen Silvia of Sweden, with an historical Swedish document dating from the year 1652. The presentation will occur in Stockhom at the Royal Palace on September 25, 1984. Bearing the seal and signature of Queen Christina, one of the most renowned Swedish monarchs, the three century old document was donated for this occasion by a Texan who is himself disabled. The anonymous donor intends for the gift to symbolize the common struggle for independence by disabled people around the world. Like the United States, the Swedish people and their government have made great progress to insure equality and provide independent living opportunities for disabled people. Following the presentation, Queen Silvia and representatives of organizations of disabled people in Sweden will meet with the disabled Texans to discuss issues of common concern and plans for future cooperative efforts to resolve problems facing disabled people internationally. (more) independent living research utilization p.o. box 20095 houston, texas 77225 (713) 797-0200 DISABLED TEXANS-page 2 Representing the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities and making the presentation to the Queen will be three disabled Houstonians: Lex Frieden is director of the Independent Living Research Utilization Project at The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research. Mr. Frieden is a quadriplegic as a result of a spinal cord injury. Joyce Frieden is president of the Coalition for Barrier Free Living. Ms. Frieden is paraplegic as a result of a neurological illness. Mac Brodie is a Vietnam veteran who was head injured while on duty in southeast Asia. The Coalition of Texans with Disabilities is a statewide disabled rights and advocacy organization representing people with many different types of disabilities through Texas. Air transportation for this event will be provided by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and hotel accommodations will be courtesy of the Sheraton Stockholm Hotel. KLM and Sheraton are being used for this occasion due to their particular accommodations for disabled travelers. ###